1,400 businesses in Galway engaged Skillnet Ireland for training and networking last year
5,400 people developed their skills and improved their competitiveness through training in 2025
Figures from the annual report, reveal the national agency for talent development delivered just under 52,000 training days in Galway last year.
52% of those who undertook training were women and 48% were men, while those aged 30 to 39 availed of up-skilling supports more than any other age group.
The vast majority of companies in Galway that up-skilled their employees with Skillnet Ireland last year were small and medium-size enterprises.
The greatest uptake came from the agriculture sector followed by services, technology, food & drink, health, retail, and legal.
